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Ohio woodworker Ronald Blank

took six months to complete his table.

For this woodworker, it was all about the wood,

And He Likes the Legs, Too!

I wanted to compliment you on the terrific April 2008 bubinga articles ["A Once-in-a-Lifetime Bubinga Tree"; "Waterfall Bubinga Sideboard"]. I have never seen such beautiful wood. I have been looking for that once-in-a-lifetime project that can be handed down to my family for generations to come. After reading the article, I knew immediately that this was the project!

The project took me a total of six months and WOW! I am so thankful to you.

Ronald Blank Gahanna, Ohio

Shop Table Adjustability

George Vondriska describes an inexpensive, practical, highly flexible table with storage, mobility and other conveniences, complete with all the information needed for its easy construction ["Rolling Shop Table," October 2008).

My sole criticism of the table is that most shops, including mine, have additional floor equipment

(router table, planer) that also benefit by having outfeed tables, and they are of different heights. Hence, truly useful shop tables should be built so the table height can be easily adjusted. Simply by adding adjusting screws accessible through small holes in the top at each corner, this objective can be met at minimal cost.

Pete Pattee Ames, Iowa

Hip to Squares

I enjoyed the article on combination squares by Bill Hylton ["The Irreplaceable and Underappreciated Combination Square, October 2008]. However, these high quality squares are not really ideal for woodworkers. When was the last time you needed to measure to a 64th of an inch? Even if you did, a one percent change in

humidity would change your measurement. All those fine markings just make it harder to see.

Wayne Mitzner Towson, Maryland

Excellent article on the combo square by Bill Hylton. However, I disagree on a couple of points, primarily the use of blades longer than the standard 12" one. As a retired 40-plus-year home builder, as well as a former cabinet shop owner, it's my belief that a combo square's uses should be limited to about 10" or less. With just a 3W head, the slightest imperfection on the edge will throw things out of square.

Edwin A. Powers Archer, Florida

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Letters

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Beautiful Bubinga Heirloom

Safety First: Learning how to operate power and hand tools is essential for developing safe woodworking practices. For purposes of clarity, necessary guards have been removed from equipment shown in our magazine. We in no way recommend using this equipment without safety guards and urge readers to strictly follow manufacturers' instructions and safety precautions.

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February 2009 Woodworker's Journal